LymeSci Blog
Lonnie Marcum
is a Physical Therapist, with a dual degree in health administration and physical therapy. She has a passion for helping people heal from illness and injury by treating the whole body. She became active in the Lyme community after her daughter was diagnosed with tick-borne diseases in 2013. She now devotes much time to learning about Lyme and related conditions, and sharing that knowledge via social media. In addition, she has served as a member of the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group: Tick Biology, Ecology, Control Subcommittee. Her blog, LymeSci, seeks to help patients understand the science of tick-borne diseases and new developments in research.
How to get your Lyme awareness story on TV
Local TV stations want to tell stories that directly impact their viewers. A good way to capture their interest is to demonstrate how local people…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Canadian Lyme moms carry petitions to Ottawa
Two Canadian mothers with Lyme disease–nurse Sue Faber and attorney Jennifer Kravis–started a website called LymeHope. They also launched a campaign called Lyme Letters Canada,…
TOUCHED BY LYME: A mobile game for chronically ill teens
Several years ago, two women who care deeply about supporting the emotional needs of children facing severe illness or disability collaborated on a book. Digging…
Put up a billboard for Lyme Disease Awareness Month
by Phyllis Mervine, Founder and President of LymeDisease.org The nymphal tick season is already underway in some parts of the United States and now’s the…
Many voices say: “Here’s why I joined MyLymeData”
By Tiffany Salmon We launched MyLymeData over a year ago, providing an effective way for patients to pool diagnosis and treatment experiences. This “big data”…
How to do a Lyme awareness proclamation in your region
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. One way for you to raise awareness in your region is to ask your local or state government to…
The challenges of Lyme and other “stealth pathogens”
Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections are often referred to as “stealth pathogens.” They can sneak in under the radar, so to speak, often undetected…
The unique challenges of children with Lyme disease
Children are not just little versions of adults. And the bodies of children with Lyme disease don’t necessarily react the same way that the bodies…
Response to “fake news” article about Lyme and co-infections
Recently, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette wrote a news story about tick-borne diseases in their state, which was distributed through a service called Pressreader. Dr. Richard Horowitz,…
Single dose of doxy after tick bite only prevents rash—not Lyme disease
The Journal of Emergency Medicine recently published an article entitled “Lyme Disease: Emergency Department Considerations.” The authors recommend using a one-time, single dose of doxycycline…
What link between veterans’ suicides and Lyme disease?
The Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, is chartered by the United States Congress. The organization provides various kinds of assistance to disabled military veterans and…
Why people with Lyme disease feel there isn’t enough awareness
Television interview with LymeDisease.org’s Dorothy Leland. KXTV (ABC10) Sacramento, CA, March 15, 2017: By Frances Wang On Friday, the Lyme Disease Advisory Committee Meeting (LDAC)…